How to Use the Listen Notes MCP in Cursor

Inject live podcast data into your codebase with Cursor. Use real API responses instead of mocks while you code.

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Setup Listen Notes with Cursor

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Live podcast data for Cursor agents

Enable Agent mode in Cursor to let the AI call `search_podcasts_or_episodes` while writing code. You get actual API responses injected into your project. This removes the need for static JSON files. Your code interacts with live podcast data as it exists right now.

Explore genres inside Cursor

Use `list_podcast_genres` to pull the latest category list into your editor. You can then use `get_best_podcasts` to build dynamic UI components based on real data. It makes building discovery features faster. Your AI assistant works with the same endpoints you use in production.

Deep dive into episodes via MCP

The `get_episode_details` tool provides granular metadata for any audio file. You can test your application logic against real production data formats. This ensures your code handles actual API payloads correctly. You don't have to guess the structure of the data.

Setup guide

Set up Listen Notes MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Listen Notes MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Listen Notes transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Listen Notes tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "listen-notes-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Listen Notes MCP in Cursor

The AI uses the server tools to fetch real data for your UI components. It writes code that calls the API directly.

Yes. You define the server in your .cursor/mcp.json file. It connects over stdio or a remote URL to fetch data during your coding session.

You need to provide your credentials to the server configuration. The server then manages the handshake with the API.

Cursor handles the communication locally. Your queries are sent to the API provider, not stored by the editor.

It retrieves public podcast metadata like episode transcripts and show summaries. It ignores your local source code and private environment variables.

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